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Location: 220 Hutchison Rd, Room 263, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627
Department: 100013 Office VP & University Counsel
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
Compensation Range: $140,350.00 - $210,525.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual salaries will be set within the range and determined by factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
* Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts and provides legal advice related thereto, including procurement agreements, charitable gifts and related donor agreements, settlements, memoranda of understanding, and other business-related agreements.
* Provides oral and written legal advice and assistance to university officers and administrators in a timely manner, regarding a broad range of state and federal laws and regulations and University policies affecting University business and compliance that are not otherwise covered by the Office of Counsel staff assigned to medical center matters or labor and employment matters.
* Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents, and advises key stakeholders on legal matters with oversight from more senior counsel members.
* Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports.
* Completes assigned portions of projects with oversight from more senior counsel members.
* Delivers reports to the Office of Counsel and contributes and delivers legal educational presentations for faculty and staff; maintains and improves personal legal expertise by following developments in the law and participating in continuing legal education in areas relevant to the operations of an institute of higher education.
* Drafts, reviews, and revises University policies under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel or more senior counsel members.
* Provides consultation to key stakeholders at the University. Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports.
* With approval of the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel, works with and coordinates work of outside counsel and/or consultants on legal matters, including litigation matters and disputes in which the University is a party.
* Serves on committees as assigned.
* Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience
* Juris Doctorate Required
* 5 years of relevant legal experience; Required
* Experience working in a university, college, educational institution, or with an organization that includes an academic medical center; Preferred
* Experience coordinating complex transactions and knowledge of NYS corporate law; Preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
* General familiarity with student affairs (FERPA, Title IX, academic and non-academic discipline, disability accommodations and ADA compliance, civil rights laws affecting admissions, financial aid and programs, athletics, study abroad), faculty affairs (tenure, academic freedom, grievances), copyright and intellectual property, general liability/risk management, charitable giving.
* Knowledge of at least one other field of substantive law relevant to the needs of the University. Required
* Ability to efficiently and competently review and advise on contracts in a timely manner. Required
* Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated ability and judgment in the timely, effective transmission of information. Strong writing skills. Required
* Strong attention to detail. Required
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Required
* Ability to prioritize work independently and complete projects in a timely manner. Required
* Ability to handle a wide variety of legal issues and learn new and developing areas of law that impact University business. Required
* Exercises good judgment in determining issues that should be elevated to supervisors. Required
* Demonstrates the highest degree of ethics and professionalism. Required
Licenses And Certifications
* New York State bar admission or eligibility for registration in New York to work for the University as in-house counsel, with commitment to become licensed in NYS upon hire. Required
Equal Opportunity
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s mission. The University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and applicable law.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Higher Education
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